Parenton named new manager of Renegades

The Hudson Valley Renegades' latest manager, Tim Parenton, brings plenty of baseball — and football — experience to the job.

WILLIAM MONTGOMERY

The Hudson Valley Renegades' latest manager, Tim Parenton, brings plenty of baseball — and football — experience to the job.

Parenton, who played quarterback and led Mississippi State to Sun Bowl and Hall of Fame Bowl appearances in 1980 and 1981, respectively, has been named Hudson Valley's manager for the 2014 season. He also played baseball at Mississippi State, splitting time between third base and shortstop. Former big-league stars Rafael Palmiero, Jeff Brantley and Will Clark were among Parenton's teammates at Mississippi State.

Parenton spent three years as a graduate assistant football coach at Mississippi State and two years as assistant director for athletic facilities and game management before transitioning into coaching baseball.

This will be Parenton's first season in the professional ranks. He previously coached at Old Dominion, Mississippi State, Samford, Florida and, for the last four years, at the University of North Florida.

Parenton replaces Michael Johns, who led the Renegades to a 38-37 record in 2013. Johns was promoted to full-season Low-A Bowling Green (Ky.). Jared Sandberg, named Bowling Green manager after leading Hudson Valley to the New York-Penn League title in 2012, was bumped up to High-A Charlotte (Fla.).

Hudson Valley opens the New York-Penn League season on June 13 at Dutchess Stadium against the Aberdeen IronBirds.